60,000 take to streets to celebrate Irishness

CORK skies may have been grey but the streets were a sea of green as an estimated 60,000 people of all nationalities hit the streets to celebrate all things Irish.

From Angola to Poland, China to the Philippines, the Cork parade showcased the diversity of the city as never before.

Led by the current All-Ireland football champions, who brought along the Sam Maguire, the parade brought participants together under the theme of “Happiness”. Cork’s sporting heritage was also celebrated with GAA clubs, Cork City FC supporters, basketballers and even the new Rebel Rollers roller derby team skating through the streets of Cork.